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Author: Ambika Varma

Ambika Varma is a Program Editor for Women and Security. She is a York University graduate with a degree in the biomedical sciences. Ambika has worked as a translator for various UN organizations and as a Compliance Analyst for the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto. She is highly interested in global health security protocols, the impact of biological weaponry, and the impact of disease on security issues. As an intern for the NAOC, Ambika hopes to engage with important security issues and gain a deeper understanding of the various actors at play. Ambika loves art and literature, and plays the violin!

The Invisibles: Female Child Soldiers

Ambika Varma, Women in Security, women in security February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 Ambika Varma

“According to the United Nations (UN), 40% of all child soldiers are girls.” Ambika Varma explores female child soldiers and their impact during wartime.

Yemen: A Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis

Ambika Varma, NATO Operations December 14, 2017May 29, 2018 Ambika Varma

Yemen is currently facing one of the world’s most gruelling humanitarian crises. The situation is dire and the need for a long-term political solution has reached a point past desperation.

#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Maryam Monsef

Ambika Varma, Women in Security December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Ambika Varma

The Honourable Maryam Monsef is Canada’s Minister for the Status of Women. Learn more about her in our interview series.

#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Kirsty Duncan

Ambika Varma, Women in Security December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Ambika Varma

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan is Canada’s Minister of Science. Learn more about her in our interview series.

#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Sana Afouaiz

Ambika Varma, Women in Security December 7, 2017December 27, 2017 Ambika Varma

Sana Afouaiz is the Founder of Womenpreneur, an initiative that empowers female entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa. Learn more about her during the NATO Association of Canada’s 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence.

#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Dr. Aisha Ahmad

Ambika Varma, Women in Security December 6, 2017December 27, 2017 Ambika Varma

Dr. Ahmad teaches international security at the University of Toronto and is the Director of the Islam and Global Affairs Initiative. Learn more about her during the NATO Association of Canada’s 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence.

#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Catherine McKenna

Ambika Varma, Women in Security December 4, 2017December 27, 2017 Ambika Varma

The Honourable Catherine McKenna is Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Learn more about her during the NATO Association’s 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence.

#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Vina Nadjibulla

Ambika Varma, Women in Security November 30, 2017December 27, 2017 Ambika Varma

The NATO Association of Canada is proud to be a part of the ‘16 Days Against Gender Based Violence’ Campaign. For the campaign, the NATO Association of Canada has compiled an interview series with women doing great work in Canada to showcase why it is important to fight against gender-based violence.

Understanding Canada and Women, Peace and Security

Ambika Varma, Women in Security November 29, 2017December 27, 2017 Ambika Varma

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda started with a single resolution. It evolved into an entire mandate that inspired the development of egalitarian National Action Plans. Take a look at this infograph to learn what Canada does.

UNSCR 1325 Women, Peace and Security: 17 Years Later

Ambika Varma, Women in Security October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Ambika Varma

Seventeen years after the conception of UNSCR 1325, we evaluate its impact.

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